The Blackgum Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 29, at the Blackgum Community Center. Cost is $7 for adults and $5 for children 12 and und...

The annual Round Mountain Reunion has been cancelled this year. “We regretfully announce that we must cancel the Round Mountain Reunion this year because our musicians are physically unable to be ther...

Dear God, help us all! We need You! Save us from the author of confusion! Psalms 18:1-50 1 (To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this ...

The Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System (EOVAHCS) will hold a virtual listening session on May 10, to hear from veterans and the communities VA serves. This is one of 50 public virtual listening se...

The 74th Aggie Day Interscholastic at Connors State College is now in the books. Almost 1,400 were in attendance with advisors, drivers and guests present on a COVID restricted April 1 event. Even tho...

An account has been set up to aid the Evening Shade Community Building’s food distribution. Monetary donations can be made to their account at Armstrong Bank in Vian.

Editor’s note: If the age does not appear next to a name, it was not listed in the court record. Felony Docket Wesley R. Baker, 27, Vian: Escape from felony arrest or detention; Battery, A&B on police...

The Box Cemetery Board Committee will hold their annual meeting on May 6 at 7 p.m. at the Box Cemetery building, located north of Vian. Cleanup day will be held on May 15 and Decoration on May 16.

Webbers Falls Police were reportedly called to the west side of Webbers Falls Lock and Dam off Power House Road on Saturday to arrest a man with outstanding warrants, who was also allegedly armed with...

A benefit has been scheduled for June 6 at the Sallisaw VFW for Kara Copeland, 49, of Vian, who is undergoing cancer treatment and scheduled for surgery on May 14 in Tulsa. Joan Smith, friend of Copel...

Robert Ward, Sr., is scheduled for jury trial in Sequoyah County District Court at 9 a.m., May 3, before District Judge Jeff Payton. Ward was charged on March 16, 2018, with knowingly concealing stole...

Sequoyah County Court Clerk Gina Cox was arrested on March 23 but as of press time, no charges had been filed in the case while the prosecution was reportedly meeting with Cox’s attorney. The case was...

Gore’s high school slowpitch team takes on Central and Savanna at Lady Pirate Field in the Class 3A, District 13 Tournament on Thursday. The No. 13 Lady Pirates (19-9 for the season), who saw their ei...

God’s Blessings Clothes Closet in Vian will be celebrating their 10-year anniversary on Saturday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at their location on US-SH 64 west. The clothes closet is ran by Vian re...

A fatality collision that occurred Friday in Muskogee County has claimed the life of a Vian man. According to a report issued by Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Steven “Hunter” Reaves, 22, was pronounced dec...

Lola Runstrom Age 5, Sallisaw How old do you think mommy or daddy is? Age 16 Ẇould you rather swap places with mom or dad for a day? My mom because she gets to watch scary movies! What makes you feel...

“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now, (Phil. 1:3-8). Paul w...

Representatives from Pafford Ambulance Service met with local fire district chiefs and county and hospital officials last Monday to update the current status, and address any questions or concerns abo...

The American Legion Post 27 has sent out notices to family members that annual flag maintenance fees are due. A spokesman for the Post said the notice concerns all families with flags that have either...

A benefit account and T-shirt benefit have been set up for Kara Copeland, 49, of Vian, who is undergoing treatment for cancer. Copeland has already undergone one round of chemotherapy and will be havi...